Brother International LX3817 Operation Manual - Page 9
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Main power and sewing Checking the needle light switch The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp 1 This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off. for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off (toward the 'O' mark) CAUTION ● Do not turn on the machine while pressing down the foot controller. The machine may start unexpectedly and cause personal injury or damage to the machine. ■ Checking the needle correctly Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely. 1 2 1 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) Foot controller When you press the foot controller down lightly, the machine will run at a low speed. When you press harder, the machine's speed will increase. When you take your foot off the foot controller, the machine will stop. 1 2 1 Slower 2 Faster You should make sure that nothing is placed on the foot controller when the machine is not in use. CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of cloth and dust to build up on the foot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Note (For U.S.A. only) ● Foot Controller: Model KD-1902 This foot controller can be used on the machine with product code 888-X64/X74/ X77/X87. The product code is mentioned on the machine rating plate. Replacing the needle CAUTION ● Always turn off the machine before you change the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause injury. Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the needle by turning the 2 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 8